Scientists zap brains to unlock memory secrets

NCT ID NCT06252532

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how mild electrical stimulation to certain brain areas changes working memory in 50 adults with epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted for monitoring. Participants do a memory task while receiving short bursts of stimulation. The goal is to learn which types of stimulation best boost brain activity, which could help improve treatments for memory and other brain disorders.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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